1983 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1983 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 936 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Prelude | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
